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duncan h

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flat pack reel
« on: February 25, 2015, 11:54:19 am »
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Spruce

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Re: flat pack reel
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2015, 10:18:22 am »
There's something not right about the look of it, but I just can't put my finger on it.

I don't like the 'bearing' or lack of that the reel turns on. I also see the length of the drive handle making rewinding difficult - the leverage will be toward to unit itself rather than the hose reel.

Personally, I think it's cheap and not fit for our purpose. But that's my opinion.
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sparkleglass

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Re: flat pack reel
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2015, 10:29:43 am »
what you got to lose give it a go...
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Smudger

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Re: flat pack reel
« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2015, 12:09:32 pm »
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G & M

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Re: flat pack reel
« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2015, 10:20:49 pm »
That looks like a decent reel for that price
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duncan h

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Re: flat pack reel
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2015, 10:46:54 pm »
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Smudger

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Re: flat pack reel
« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2015, 02:06:20 pm »
First picture in the listing on the left hand side  ::)roll

Darran
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duncan h

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Re: flat pack reel
« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2015, 06:07:43 pm »
Quote from: Smudger on February 28, 2015, 02:06:20 pm
First picture in the listing on the left hand side  ::)roll

Darran
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looks a bad handle
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Smudger

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Re: flat pack reel
« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2015, 10:44:08 pm »
But it is a handle   ;)


I doubt either reel will last as long as one costing £100+


Darran
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duncan h

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Re: flat pack reel
« Reply #9 on: March 01, 2015, 12:37:12 pm »
I have one like this and it hasn't lasted 2 mins. Handles and bearings are ace, but its a meccano set. As soon as you put it down too quickly, the legs bend. Had to get my mole grips out a few times. How hard can it be to build a quality reel at a decent price
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robert mitchell

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Re: flat pack reel
« Reply #10 on: March 01, 2015, 04:05:21 pm »
does anyone use the prolog reel from window cleaning warehouse?

thinking of buying one .
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Stoots

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Re: flat pack reel
« Reply #11 on: March 01, 2015, 04:54:58 pm »
what about the claber ones?

http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/lightweight-metal-freestanding-microbore-hose-reel.html

thinking about getting one myself, on ebay also
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Smudger

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Re: flat pack reel
« Reply #12 on: March 01, 2015, 05:53:59 pm »
Keep being tempted by proloc but went for pure freedom ones instead

Darran
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robert mitchell

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Re: flat pack reel
« Reply #13 on: March 01, 2015, 06:36:05 pm »
They look very neat and look well built , somebody must have one ?

price is pretty good too and i heard a rumour they are developing an electric version.
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8weekly

Re: flat pack reel
« Reply #14 on: March 01, 2015, 06:51:04 pm »
Quote from: Smudger on March 01, 2015, 05:53:59 pm
Keep being tempted by proloc but went for pure freedom ones instead

Darran
The Pure Freedom professional reels are good. I like them as they come with the hose already fitted if you choose, but they are pretty robust.
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DaveG

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Re: flat pack reel
« Reply #15 on: March 01, 2015, 07:11:21 pm »
Quote from: adam thompson on March 01, 2015, 04:54:58 pm
what about the claber ones?

http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/lightweight-metal-freestanding-microbore-hose-reel.html

thinking about getting one myself, on ebay also

We've been using these for a couple of years, for the money they're great.
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duncan h

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Re: flat pack reel
« Reply #16 on: March 01, 2015, 08:57:32 pm »
Quote from: DaveG on March 01, 2015, 07:11:21 pm
Quote from: adam thompson on March 01, 2015, 04:54:58 pm
what about the claber ones?

http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/lightweight-metal-freestanding-microbore-hose-reel.html

thinking about getting one myself, on ebay also

We've been using these for a couple of years, for the money they're great.
They look really light, cheap.
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Spursboy1972

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Re: flat pack reel
« Reply #17 on: March 02, 2015, 10:08:03 am »
Looks ok to me. I just couldn't see where you'd connect the microbore?
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DaveG

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Re: flat pack reel
« Reply #18 on: March 02, 2015, 02:12:45 pm »
Quote from: duncan h on March 01, 2015, 08:57:32 pm
Quote from: DaveG on March 01, 2015, 07:11:21 pm
Quote from: adam thompson on March 01, 2015, 04:54:58 pm
what about the claber ones?

http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/lightweight-metal-freestanding-microbore-hose-reel.html

thinking about getting one myself, on ebay also

We've been using these for a couple of years, for the money they're great.
They look really light, cheap.

They are and they are!
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DaveG

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Re: flat pack reel
« Reply #19 on: March 02, 2015, 02:13:18 pm »
Quote from: Spursboy1972 on March 02, 2015, 10:08:03 am
Looks ok to me. I just couldn't see where you'd connect the microbore?

Alex sells a connection pack to go with it
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